Caves · East Midlands
Suicide Cave
In or near Edale.
Suicide Cave — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Suicide Cave is a cave broad located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Speedwell Cavern is a historic lead mine located in the Peak District National Park, offering visitors an underground boat journey through its stunning caverns. The site features a vast network of underground passages and a subterranean lake known as the Bottomless Pit.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Suicide Cave is a cave located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its historical significance and geological features, although specific details about its formation or use are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3411, -1.7949
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- speedwellcavern.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136463806 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Suicide Cave?
- Suicide Cave is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WA), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Suicide Cave?
- Suicide Cave — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Suicide Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WA.
- Is Suicide Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Suicide Cave is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Suicide Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Suicide Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Suicide Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WA.